Go! Go! KYARY: Japanese curry chain Go Go Curry and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu collab on original goods
With “Candy Racer,” her first full album in 3 years, released in October, an appearance at Coachella and a solo concert in California coming up…
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Studio Ghibli kick starts character-inspired skateboard deck lineup featuring Totoro and more
If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan in Japan, you’re probably already aware of the animation studio’s merch paradise Donguri Kyowakoku. They have every type of…
Clever Dragon Ball blanket set lets you use an evil containment wave
Whether it be gorgeous replicas of the Nichirin Blades from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba or a life-sized Pot of Greed from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Premium Bandai…
MUJI’s new 99-yen snacks are surprisingly tasty for such a low price
On March 3rd, 2022, MUJI added 12 new products to their popular snack food lineup, each of them for only 99 yen (83 cents US…
Fishy ice cream? Katsuobushi company Ninben subtly blends bonito into ice cream trio
Overview In coordination with the “SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI 2022” event now being held in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi neighborhood until April 10th, 2022, katsuobushi company Ninben Co.,…
You can get Ippudo Ramen shrunk into a bite-sized snack at Japanese convenience stores
If you enjoy snacks, one thing you’ll learn if you live in Japan is that your local convenience store is often the best place to…
Studio Ghibli’s super detailed Calcifer rings are both jewellery and awesome stand-alone figures
While there’s plenty of interesting and stylish ways to store jewellery, there’s nothing better than a piece that stands alone as a decoration. Donguri Kyowakoku,…
LUSH unveils Japan-only spring inspired bath bomb collection
Cosmetics brand LUSH has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a small one store company based in the British coastal town of…
Looking for something foxy? Nine-tailed fox origami art, earrings and other cute designs by Cha
Japanese origami artist ちゃ Cha (@charmy) makes accessories such as earrings, brooches, and charms with designs ranging from butterflies and roses to traditional Japanese motifs…
Zany new manga magazine has anthropomorphic nori seaweed in every story
March 17th is “Weekly Manga Magazine Day” in Japan. It was established because the weekly boys’ manga magazines Weekly Shōnen Magazine and Weekly Shōnen Sunday…
Cute panda-themed Tokyo Banana sponge cakes now available at Japanese convenience stores
From today, March 16th, 2022, souvenir sweets brand “Tokyo Banana World,” operated by GrapeStone Inc., will start selling a panda-themed version of Tokyo Banana, the…
Giant nagashi-somen waterslide brings flowing noodle restaurant to your home noodle parties
Somen are a Japanese summer noodle favorite. The thin noodles are typically enjoyed chilled and then dipped into tsuyu sauce, but they are also sometimes…
KFC to reward fan who shows the most love with giant Colonel Sanders mobile battery in Japan
With an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet in Tokyo and colonel’s spices-scented bath bombs, Japan has a lot of ways for KFC fans to show their love that…
Five delicious sakura-flavored sweets you can buy at Japanese convenience stores
With the Spring equinox just a week away and the first blossoms of the sakura (cherry trees) around the corner, now is the perfect time…
$50 cardboard bed made by cardboard box company is one of cheapest on Japanese market
Cardboard beds, since they can be easily and compactly stored, quickly set up and dismantled, can really come in handy during emergencies. Designated shelters often…